Cate Blanchett has this ethereal beauty about her, an actress that hearkens back to the classic age of cinema and whose talent is undeniable and impeccable. With her recent release "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," I take a look at my five personal favorite Cate Blanchett films.
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS**
#5
Thor: Ragnarok
The first two "Thor" films have been widely regarded as some of the MCU's worst, but "Thor: Ragnarok" managed to elevate the God of Thunder and produced an excellent film that's filled with your typical Marvel action with fantastic humor. Cate Blanchett makes her MCU debut as Hela, the Goddess of Death, who seeks to put an end to Asgard and Thor in particular. She's one of the MCU's best villains, a character who relishes in her evil and who gives a deeper performance than just a typical Big Bad.
#4
The Aviator
In Martin Scorsese's epic biopic about the eccentric Howard Hughes, Cate Blanchett plays Katharine Hepburn, and for her talents she was awarded her first Academy Award. She showcased her natural elegance as the famed actress, who breezes through the screen like a beautiful wind, who showcases her subtle acting abilities as she's insulting the male ego or nailing Hepburn's charm and charisma as only Blanchett could.
#3
Elizabeth
Taking on the role of Queen Elizabeth I, Cate Blanchett plays the classic monarch with a blend of youthful innocence and severe conviction, as she's forced to rule during a very tumultuous time in England's history - especially with the Catholics and Protestants at war. Blanchett shines as Elizabeth and proves that she's more than capable to handle the bigger roles she received later on in life.
#2
Blue Jasmine
"Blue Jasmine" earned Cate Blanchett her second Oscar, and it's no surprise why. She plays Jasmine French, a former wealthy socialite who looses everything after her husband's loose dealings are revealed, and is forced to live with her lesser-than sister, played by Sally Hawkins. Blanchett gives an impeccable performance of a woman who's slowly losing grip on reality, and manages to blend all types of emotions - fear, confusion, apathy, vanity - all at the same time, and truly lights up the screen.
#1
Carol
Set in the 1950s, "Carol" showcases the amazing talents of not just Cate Blanchett, but Rooney Mara as well. The film focuses on the forbidden love between Mara's youthful photographer and Blanchett's older, sophisticated woman who's going through a divorce and manages to be beautiful, heartbreaking, and breathtaking all at the same time. Blanchett utilizes all her natural talents here to full use, and will move you with just a simple smile or tilt of the head as much as her stirring, powerful speeches.
GOAT Starring Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, David Harbour Directed by Tyree Dillihay Being not a big fan of sports, even I know what it means to be the G.O.A.T. - the Greatest Of All Time. There's been a lot of debate especially in the basketball world over who is the true G.O.A.T. - Michael Jordan or LeBron James - and I absolutely have no opinion on it. Getting back to the movie, it could be titled either GOAT or G.O.A.T. since it has two different characters who embody those terms: a literal goat, and a panther wishing to be the G.O.A.T. in an animal-like version of basketball. While the animation is top notch, and the characters are expertly voiced, it's still a basic story of an underdog team rising the ranks to become the best. Ever since he was young, Will Harris (Caleb McLaughlin), an American Pygmy goat, wishes to join the Vineland Thorns roarball team, and become the G.O.A.T. after idolizing longtime player and all-star Jett Fillmore (Gabrielle Unio...
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